Nov. 15, 2023 Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Sept. 13, 2023 CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discusses Air Force culture, goals and vision during her 'Airmen of the Future' keynote speech at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference.
Oct. 22, 2022 Tactical Medical Augmentation Team increases combat medical capability The 920th Rescue Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron developed an agile, embedded medical team that will bring a new level of patient care directly to the battlefield.
Sept. 7, 2022 AGR program changes on the horizon Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1.
March 14, 2022 304th Rescue Squadron supports Mount Hood search, rescue A multi-team search-and-rescue mission was conducted in challenging conditions after two climbers fell approximately 200 feet in the Leuthold Couloir area.
Sept. 14, 2021 Under Secretary of the Air Force talks mandatory COVID vaccination efforts with Air Force Reserve The under secretary’s purpose for the short trip to JB Andrews was to meet with the AFR and have an open, face-to-face discussion on the mandatory COVID vaccination efforts and learn what the Reserve needs at the secretary level to make this initiative successful.
Aug. 5, 2021 An inside look at F-35 pilot helmet fittings Reservists in the 419th Operations Support Squadron play a crucial role to ensure the safety of pilots assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing, the Air Force Reserve’s only combat-capable F-35 Lightning II unit.
Oct. 10, 2019 Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal The Air Force is embarking on a Total Force recruiting enterprise approach to recruit the nation’s best talent and this year was the first year to test the new model. It was an important accomplishment for each component to make goal this year considering the challenges faced by all of the military
Feb. 14, 2019 Window opens for Air Force golf camp, Armed Forces championship Active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen interested in participating in the 2019 Golf Trial Camp, and ultimately Armed Forces Golf Championship, have until next month to submit their applications to compete.
Oct. 30, 2018 Air Force Reserve Command activates first ISR Wing Born out of necessity in 2012, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group embraced its destiny to restructure as a wing during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 20.
Sept. 19, 2018 Air Force Association recognizes Florida Reserve wing with unit award Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing were awarded with the Air Force Association Unit Award Sept. 18, during the opening and awards ceremony at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor.
Sept. 11, 2018 22nd Air Force commander, United Airlines pilot reflects on 9/11 experience United Airlines Captain Craig La Fave flew from Washington, D.C., to Paris on Sept. 10, 2001. The then-Air Force Reserve major expected to make the return trip the next day on Sept. 11, but instead terrorist attacks unfolded that changed his country, industry and career forever.
Sept. 10, 2018 Yesterday’s Air Force: Hurricane Hunters What started as a dare more than 70 years ago turned into the way we predict hurricanes today. Find out how the Air Force got started in a critical mission that saves lives by flying through hurricanes.
Nov. 30, 2017 Hurricane Hunters close intense 2017 season As massive spirals of lightning, wind and rain, hurricanes are some of the most dangerous and destructive forces in nature. And the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly directly into the center of them.
Nov. 20, 2017 IMA brings religious diversity to Air Force chaplain team Reserve 1st Lt. Brett Campbell became one of the Air Force’s newest chaplains when he graduated chaplain school in September 2017.